Legislation Details

File #: 260635    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Special Action Status: Passed
File created: 7/14/2026 In control: Council
On agenda: 7/16/2026 Final action: 7/16/2026
Title: Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O'Neill RESOLUTION - Honoring Sam Hennenfent for his outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments.
Sponsors: Kevin O'Neill, Andrea Bough, Melissa Robinson, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Darrell Curls, Eric Bunch, Crispin Rea, Lindsay French, Johnathan Duncan, Quinton Lucas
Attachments: 1. Authenticated Resolution 260635

RESOLUTION NO. 260635

 

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Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill

 

RESOLUTION - Honoring Sam Hennenfent for his outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments.

 

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                     WHEREAS, Sam Hennenfent’s commitment to competitive swimming began when he was in the 8th grade; and

 

                     WHEREAS, in his four years as a varsity swimmer at Staley High School, Sam was a two-time Missouri state champion in the 500-yard freestyle swimming; and

 

                     WHEREAS, Sam has set four school records and a has been named a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American three times; and

 

                     WHEREAS, Sam has also maintained a 4.75 weighted GPA, placing him at the top of his class; and

 

                     WHEREAS, Sam was the vice-president of Staley High School’s National Honor Society, a National Merit semifinalist, and a two-time AP Scholar with Distinction; and

 

                     WHEREAS, this fall, Sam will attend Duke University on a scholarship, where he plans to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering; and

 

                     WHEREAS, Sam Hennenfent was recently named the Kansas City Star’s Boys Scholar-Athlete of the Year for his academic and athletic accomplishments; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

                     BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

 

                     That the Mayor and Council hereby honor Sam Hennenfent for his outstanding achievements and wish him continued success in his academic and athletic endeavors; and

 

                     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Sam Hennenfent with the appreciation of the Mayor and Council for his many accomplishments.

 

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